Check Out 'Obnoxious Celebrity Hugs' With Jim Norton

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Jim Norton, co-host of Opie with Jim Norton on SiriusXM's Opie Radio, is an unabashed fan of celebrities.

He has often detailed the lengths he has gone to get photos with other stars on the show, and now, his latest celebrity interaction behavior -- his penchant for grandiose hugs with celebs as they enter the studio -- has been documented by the "Opie with Jim Norton" team.

The video, released on Opie's Opie Radio YouTube channel, features Norton hugging a huge list of stars including Jim Norton Obnoxiously Hugs celebrities! Celebrities in video: Ryan Phillippe, Mike Rowe, Billy Idol, Ron Perlman, Joe Perry, Chris Jericho, Howie Mandel, Cheech Marin, Tara Reid, Russell Brand, Pete Rose, Mike Tyson, gold medal snowboarder Kaitlyn Farrington, Bob Saget, Jerry Springer, Nik Wallenda, Mick Foley and Mick Fleetwood.

Opie and Jim recently signed new contracts to keep their show, the successor to "The Opie and Anthony Show" on the air.

In addition to serving as co-host on "Opie with Jim Norton," Norton hosts a talk show for Vice and tours the country as a comedian.